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Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need

Classrooms accepting nonperishable items through Thursday

December 10, 2024

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VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

Student essays recited for audience after Pearl Harbor Day flag ceremony

December 7, 2024

Local News

Photo: Putting a smile on children’s faces for the holidays

Jeff Punches, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango, looks over some of the toys on Thursday…

December 7, 2024

Local News

Durango fills vacancies on volunteer city boards

Cultural and Community Relations Commission nearly full

December 3, 2024

Local News

Photos: Santa arrives in a Ford Bronco to sing Christmas carols and light the tree

Singing with Santa held Friday at Buckley Park in Durango

November 30, 2024

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Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving

The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

November 28, 2024

Local News

Durango quizzes residents in ‘Nerds Night Out’ trivia series

invites public to less formal space for engagement

November 24, 2024

Local News

Photos: Pets with Santa

Plata County Humane Society holds its annual fundraiser Pet Photos with Santa at Creature Comforts in Durango

November 23, 2024

Community

Dolores Christmas Craft Bazaar prepares to spread holiday cheer

annual bazaar features local artisans and vendors

November 22, 2024

Local News

Durango airport plans extra parking, shuttle service over Thanksgiving holiday

anticipates record number of passengers next week

November 19, 2024

Local News

Durango Olympians, top class athletes honored at City Hall

Mountain biking community represented on global stage since sport’s Olympic introduction in 1996

November 9, 2024

Local News

Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony

November 5, 2024

Local News

Photos: Paddling witches

Babes get together for a Witches Flotilla at Lake Nighthorse

October 25, 2024

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Photos: Expert leathercrafter and collector estate sale near Ignacio

belonging to the late Alex Pappas were auctioned for sale on Saturday

October 19, 2024

Local News

Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio

leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship

October 19, 2024

Community

Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to show horror classic

movie that will be shown is rated R and for mature audiences only

October 14, 2024

Local News

4,500 pounds of apples distributed at 16th annual Apple Days Festival

Good Food Collective hosts freshly pressed cider, pie-eating contest

October 13, 2024

Local News

Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck

forecasts another dazzling show this evening

October 11, 2024

Community

A spooky tale is making its way to the Sunflower Theatre

tale is for mature, adult audiences only

October 9, 2024

Local News

Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service

to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup

October 8, 2024

Local News

‘Making a Difference’ speaker has message for survivors: ‘They are not alone’

Community Foundation to host Elizabeth Smart next week at Fort Lewis College

October 6, 2024

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‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary

staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social

October 5, 2024

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Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation

will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport

October 3, 2024

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‘Walk and Roll’ events a casual way to engage Durango leaders

fields complaints about park benches, dangerous intersections and homelessness

October 2, 2024